King Salman International Airport, a Public Investment Fund company, has launched construction of its third runway, a step that marks a major milestone in the airport's master plan and aims to raise operational efficiency and support future expansion in air traffic.
The new runway system was designed in line with the prevailing wind patterns in Riyadh, ensuring safer and more efficient aircraft operations in all conditions, in cooperation with FCC Construction and Al Mabani General Contractors, according to the Saudi Press Agency.
The airport's current operating capacity stands at 65 aircraft movements per hour, while operational improvements and the introduction of the third runway will help raise it to 85 movements per hour. The new runway is 4,200 meters long and includes several connecting taxiways to support the smooth flow of aircraft traffic.
King Salman International Airport's acting Chief Executive Officer, Marco Mejia, said the start of work on the third runway is a pivotal step in implementing the airport's master plan and building infrastructure capable of accommodating future growth and expanding long-haul services.
King Salman International Airport is one of the major strategic projects supporting the goals of Saudi Vision 2030. It was announced by Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince, Prime Minister and Chairman of the Board of the Public Investment Fund.
The airport is located on the site of King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and includes the existing King Khalid Airport terminals in addition to 3 new terminals, as well as logistics facilities, residential and leisure assets, and 6 runways. The project spans an area of 57 square kilometers, with a capacity of up to 100 million passengers a year and cargo capacity exceeding 2 million tons by 2030.
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